Project Director, Construction

Who We Are  Fortis Construction Group Inc. is one of Ontario's leading general contractors.
We are backed by over 40 years of experience and with three offices located in Windsor, London, and Toronto, we are competitive throughout Ontario.
We believe passionately in the power of projects that shape the future and challenge the status quo.
We build anything that can be imagined through experience and innovation.
This is how we #BUILD STRONG.
The Team  People are at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to employ the best in the industry.
Our team is led by a collection of expert senior industry professionals with the common goal of significantly improving the way construction projects are delivered.
We are proud of the company culture we've built as we've grown to over 150 employee's province wide.
We want to continuously provide opportunities for our employees to develop and work on their skills and knowledge to improve, learn, and evolve.
Fortis Group is a place that people love to come to work every day and are passionate about the work we do.

The Role  Fortis Group is seeking a Project Director to join our team. The Project Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure all construction projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Working collaboratively with the project delivery team, this role will be responsible for managing and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, communication, and excellence across all phases of project execution.
The Project Director will oversee multiple project managers, superintendents, and support staff, providing mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities to ensure consistent project delivery standards. This role will also play a key part in resource planning, workload distribution, and talent management to align staffing with project needs and company goals.
In addition, the Project Director will develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress and proactively addressing challenges. They will report to and work collaboratively with the VP of Operations to establish, refine, and implement project management procedures and protocols that support Fortis' commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities   Develop overall project strategy, objectives, and execution plans
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with organizational objectives
Oversee feasibility studies, risk assessments, and resource planning
Establish project governance structures and decision-making processes
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, superintendents, and support staff to ensure high-quality project delivery
Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and accountability measures for all project team members
Oversee staffing plans, resource allocation, and workload balancing across multiple active projects
Conduct regular project team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and ensure alignment with project goals and schedules
Oversee recruitment and provide coaching and professional development opportunities to strengthen leadership and technical skills within the project team
Evaluate team performance, conduct performance reviews, and implement improvement plans as needed
Promote cross-functional collaboration among project management, field operations, estimating, and preconstruction teams
Ensure effective scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation across all project phases
Approve major project plans, changes, and milestone
Monitor progress against key performance indicators (KPIs)
Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost-control strategies
Negotiate and approve major contracts, subcontracts, and procurement agreements
Oversee financial reporting, claims management, and change orders
Ensure compliance with contract terms and financial objectives
Serve as the primary liaison between clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams
Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders
Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business
Ensure adherence to health and safety standards
Oversee quality assurance and control procedures
Ensure all construction activities comply with legal, regulatory, and industry standards
Identify potential project risks…